Kulhudhuffushi
| Kulhudhuffushi | |
|---|---|
| Capital island of South Thiladhunmathi Atoll | |
  Kulhudhuffushi Location in Maldives | |
| Coordinates: 6°37′N 73°03′E / 6.617°N 73.050°ECoordinates: 6°37′N 73°03′E / 6.617°N 73.050°E | |
| Country | Maldives |
| Geographic atoll | Thiladhummathi Atoll |
| Administrative atoll | Haa Dhaalu Atoll |
| Distance to Malé | 274.15 km (170.35 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 2.900 km (1.802 mi) |
| • Width | 1.800 km (1.118 mi) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
| • Total | 8,224 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC+05:00) |
Kulhudhuffushi (Dhivehi) is the capital of Haa Dhaalu Atoll(Ala ak Bah) administrative division and geographical part of Thiladhunmathi Atoll in the north of the Maldives. Kulhudhuffushi is known as the Heart of the North.
The island is one of the biggest and most populous islands in the Northern part of the Maldives. People from the island are known for shark fishing and working in cargo vessels.
In the years 1812, 1819 and 1921, the island was affected by heavy rains and storms, causing substantial damages . The island was also affected during the Key Lakunu storm.
Notable residents
- Azneem Ahmed - An Olympic sprinter who holds three national records.
Education
Kulhudhuffushi includes 7 schools.
| No. | Island | Name | Grades | Founded | |
| 1 | Kulhudhuffushi | IPS | Pre-School | N/A | |
| 2 | Kulhudhuffushi | Ameer Ameen School | Pre-School | About in 1944 | |
| 3 | Kulhudhuffushi | H.Dh Atoll Education Centre / AEC | Primary School, Grades 1-7 | On March 9, 1979 | |
| 4 | Kulhudhuffushi | Afeefuddin School | Primary School, Grades 1 - 10 | On April 25, 2004 | |
| 5 | Kulhudhuffushi | Jalaluddin School | Secondary School,Grades 8 - 12 | On February 15, 1998 | |
| 6 | Kulhudhuffushi | Campus | Maldivian National University | On 2003 | |
Health
Kulhudhuffushi has an A-category hospital, Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital, which serves the residents of the island as well as residents of nearby islands 24/7.
Economy and Development
Kulhudhuffushi is the economic capital of the northern Maldives. Residents of the city and surrounding settlements are mostly employed in the service or produce sectors; an example of this is the local Saturday Market.
Sports
The island has achieved much in the way of sports. Azneem Ahmed qualified for the 100 meter sprint in the 2012 London Olympics. Kulhudhuffushi is regarded as the basketball champion of the Maldives http://www.mba.org.mv/ . It has produced many athletes and coaches. Hussain Riza is a great example. Adam Ismail is a yesteryear footballer and martial artist. Football is the most widely played sport and the island holds the highest number of quality football grounds around the nation. The national 2015 President's Cup Group A matches were held in Kulhudhuffushi.[2]
References
- ↑ "Population and Housing Census 2014: Preliminary Results - Revised" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ↑ 2015 President's Cup. Retrieved 20 March 2016.